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29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratings

A show about things we program, process, and play with. Hosted by two non-white guys, Cards Against Humanity Senior Producer Alexandra Cox and radio producer James T. Green.

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28: PolyApperous

July 11, 2017 00:09 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Alex and James judge each other's home screens. Alex's home screen James' home screen Home Screens as Therapy Claire Friedman's home screen

27: Capitalismed At

June 26, 2017 20:59 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Alex and James question tech utopias. Beware bad USB-C cables, Google engineer warns—while naming names | PCWorld Lyft Shuttle: A bus, but without all those pesky poor people - Chicago Tribune The Boring Company Ventra Chicago Divvy: Chicago’s Bike share Program | Divvy Bikes Sidebar Sandwich Video Nancy Urban Dictionary: soft stud Lena Waithe - Wikipedia Oh Joy Sex Toy - Best Lube Of 2016 Sex With My Car | My Strange Addiction - YouTube

26: Brooklyn Witch

June 16, 2017 10:08 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

James and Alex return to their normal tech podcast. Roboism - Relay FM Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity How to Make Herbal Cigarettes: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow PAX 3 G Pen Elite Vaporizer – Grenco Science Stoner

25: Apple Watch Nudes (feat. Peter Thiel)*

April 01, 2017 19:14 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In which James ponders Theater Mode sex, Alex is Bixby/Dixby curious, and they both wonder why is there so much recent anxiousness over a fruit company. -* April Fools mates. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 24: Chris Latner Trading Card

February 09, 2017 01:17 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

In which James is stressed out about the news, Alex is fighting shame, and they both alienate white male listeners. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 23: What a Big F*cking Nerd

January 16, 2017 17:55 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

In which James obsesses over his AirPods, Alex wants nice things for her, and they both introduce a challenge for each other a la Do By Friday. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 22: Hamilton Was a Twitter Activist

December 09, 2016 21:10 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

In which James finally got an iPad Pro, Alex gushes over her new MacBook Pro, and Hamilton. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 21: Skin Tone 6

November 04, 2016 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

In which Alex and James discuss race and emoji, teen apps, and a special kind of butter. This Week's Sponsor: Nuisance Committee. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special message about the 2016 Election. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 20: Dongle Dance

October 25, 2016 16:05 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

In which Alex and James reflect on sharing economy guilt and decide to rip off Relay FM’s Upgrade. 🤓 Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 19: Software is Art

October 05, 2016 17:13 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

In which Alex and James discuss the influence of Steve Jobs, Snapchat Spectacles, and fashion. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! Show Notes Alex's dedication to Steve Jobs Alex's book collection on Apple "The computer is the bicycle of the mind." Markdown Hypercritical's review of the book "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson: Part 01 and Part 02 Promo video for Spectacles by Snap Inc. James loved Bloghaus James' apartment on Design*Sponge This has been...

Refresh 18: Keep Your Secret Sauce to Yourself

September 23, 2016 19:29 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

In which Alex and James discuss a shiny phone a fruit company released. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! Show Notes XOXO Daring Fireball: The iPhones7 Mac Stories iOS 10 Review 512 Pixel's Hissgate Video This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 17: Take Away Your Pundit Hat

September 02, 2016 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

In which Alex and James discuss Steven Levy's Backchannel piece on Apple and AI, the pronunciation of clitoris, and brands being brands on Twitter. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! Show Notes The iBrain is Here, and it's Already Inside Your Phone, by Steven Levy Logitech's teen tweet Listen to Roboism! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at...

Refresh 16: Pooping in Reverse

August 24, 2016 18:28 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

In which Alex and James discuss the sale of Instapaper, pour one out for Vesper, and ponder straight sex. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 15: Tick Tock Cox

August 19, 2016 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In which Alex and James get hard for software, get soft for hardware, and request something from you, dear listeners. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! Show Notes Yeah, the headphone jack thing. Cosmetic Holes. That weird unicycle Segway doodad. Fembots in the lens of feminism. Answer Alex's Question! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at...

Refresh 14: Forstall Truther

August 16, 2016 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

In which Alex and James discuss fighting assumptions, Bozoma Saint John, and Eddy Cue's racing shoes. Review us on iTunes and Google Play, and recommend us on Overcast! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 13: Beta Periods

August 05, 2016 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In which Alex and James discuss iOS 10 and watchOS 3, Pokémon Go, and menstruation. Review us on iTunes! This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 12: Normal Mating Calls

June 24, 2016 12:25 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In which Alex and James discuss "normal" in tech and beyond. Review us on iTunes! Show Notes James' Tweet iPhone 7 Case Rumors A Marvel Editor Explains How Captain America Was a Hydra Agent All Along Siracusa's OS X Reviews Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) You Are Boring #SUPERTRAIN Thanks again to our sponsor, ActiveCampaign. This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at ...

Refresh 11: Condom on, Watch Off

June 08, 2016 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In which Alex and James are still the uncool kids who like their watches. Show Notes "Meet Me at Apple" Continuum of Apple Products Apple Watch Android Wear Microsoft Band Pebble 2 Naples, Florida Against Me Fake Problems Oh Joy Sex Toy Review us on iTunes! If you want sponsor a future episode, let us know! [email protected] This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more ...

Refresh 10: Yo-Yo Barter Day

May 24, 2016 21:43 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

In which Alex and James discuss Time's gadget listicle, the Hitachi Magic Wand, and Yo-Yos. Show Notes The 50 Most Influential Gadgets of All Time Augmenta DROID Does Wat iDon't Yomega Yo-Yos iPod Socks If you want sponsor a future episode, let us know! [email protected] This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 9: To Doing It

May 10, 2016 02:03 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

In which Alex and James discuss what they do with their to dos. Show Notes Minimal Mac Steve Jobs' House Omnifocus 2Do Mac Power Users Roderick on the Line McSparky Omnifocus Video Field Guide Clue App PlsPlsMe If you want sponsor a future episode, let us know! [email protected] This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com

Refresh 8: Bespoke Condom Pouch

April 29, 2016 05:01 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

In which Alex and James discuss travel, bags, headphones, and hotel paraphernalia. Show Notes: Wirecutter Carry On Bag Timbuk 2 Swig Herschel Bags America Backpack Novel Duffle Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Apple EarPods Bowers & Wilkins P5 Wireless Headphone Pedometer for Your Penis If you want sponsor a future episode, let us know! [email protected] This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by peopl...

Refresh 7: Alexa, F*ck Me

April 22, 2016 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

In which James and Alex start off discussing their multiple screen workflows and end up comparing their porn viewing workflows. Show Notes: How Working on Multiple Screens Can Actually Help You Focus - Wired Being Tired isn’t a Badge of Honor Open Ended Episode 31: Multiple People Read This. All about read receipts. ControlPlane Oh Joy Sex Toy by Erika Moen Roboism Episode 10: Marrying an Amazon Drone. All about having sex with robots. If you want sponsor a future episode, let us kno...

Refresh 6: Semen Phone

April 15, 2016 23:24 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

In which James and Alex start off by reminiscing about their first tech experiencing and end up making each other very uncomfortable about sexting. Show Notes Gateway 2000 VTech Palm Pilot Z22 Titanium Macbook Snow White iMac Original and Orange Button iPods Original iPod Shuffle Steve Jobs Memorial Becoming Steve Jobs Prototype for first Android phone T Mobile G1 Nokia 3310 Motorolla Product Red Razor Siemens CF62T Motorola v300 If you want sponsor a future episode, let us ...

Refresh 5: Phillips Hue Sex Parties

April 01, 2016 11:46 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Alex and James figure out why their sleep has been sucking lately, and what tech can be used to fix it. Also, is it possible to get laid while wearing orange safety goggles? If you want to sponsor a future episode, let us know: [email protected] Show Notes Pzizz Blue Light Blocking Glasses Calm Pillow

Refresh 4: Prominent Bulge

March 22, 2016 00:10 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Alex and James discuss the March 21st Apple “Let Us Loop You In” event and various bumps that were announced. If you want to sponsor a future episode, let us know: [email protected] Tim Cook’s well fitted jeans Lisa Jackson, Vice President, Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Liam the Robot CareKit “How Apple Saved my Life” iPhone SE Refresh 1: Stumpy Thumbs TrueTone display on the new iPad Pro

Refresh 3: SexEbooks

March 13, 2016 15:57 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Alex and James recall when they fell in love with reading on digital devices. Show Notes: Instapaper Instapaper Ad by Adam Lisagor Working on the iPad: One Year Later, Still My Favorite Computer Betaworks Buys Instapaper After Art Alexander Hamilton Steve Jobs: "People Don't Read Anymore Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Deep Work Reeder Pocket "If you go home with somebody and they don’t have books, don’t fuck them."

Refresh 2: Mail Privilege

February 23, 2016 18:42 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Alex and James talk about the tools they use for email, anxiety and expectations, and the death of the beloved Mailbox.

Refresh 2: Mail Privilege

February 23, 2016 18:42 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Alex and James talk about the tools they use for email, anxiety and expectations, and the death of the beloved Mailbox. Show Notes: Mailbox Airmail Outlook Spark Sparrow Sanebox Inbox by Gmail Fantastical Calendly Inbox Zero

Refresh 1: Stumpy Thumbs

February 06, 2016 01:05 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Alex and James discuss iPhone cases, a good patina, and iBrators. Show Notes: Patina on the original iPhone Patina on the iPhone 5 ATP 135: Uncomfortable in My Pants iPhone 6s Silicone Case iPhone 6s Battery Case Tech 21 Evo Mesh Sport Case Evutec Karbon SI Snap Case for iPhone 6/iPhone 6s Apple readies ’iPhone 5se’, not ‘6c’, for March/April with curved edges & Live Photos iBrator Apple Watch Vibrator

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